Shelley Ostrowski
President
Arizona Association of Realtors®
Sindy Ready
President-Elect
Arizona Association of Realtors®
Experience the Arizona REALTOR® Advantage
From baking a pastry you usually buy to doing your own landscaping or changing your oil yourself, doing things independently can be fun and rewarding. Many DIY projects are low-risk and can help you save money and feel accomplished, but relying on yourself (and Google) for buying or selling a home can be a huge mistake. Hiring an Arizona REALTOR® can maximize your investment and minimize the stress of one of the most significant transactions of your life. The Arizona Association of REALTORS® invites you to discover the value of hiring a REALTOR®.
Extensive Insight on Arizona Markets and Properties
Arizona’s real estate market is unique in many ways and it’s one of the fastest-growing states in the nation for a reason. It boasts a wide range of landscapes and lifestyles, from forests and mountains in the high country to deserts in the low country. It offers snow for skiing in the winter, warm weather most of the year for maximum lake days, areas with access to farm fresh food and a variety of communities for golf lovers or retirees. Arizona REALTORS® not only have access to important information about utilities, zoning, schools, but they also understand that with diverse areas comes diverse risks. Shelley Ostrowski, President of the Arizona Association of REALTORS®, says hiring a REALTOR® can help you navigate and mitigate those risks.
According to Ostrowski, having access to localized information is so important. “Whether it be ground water table, flood risk assessment, federal land or issues that are regional, hiring a REALTOR® is the best way to protect yourself and your investment .”
Comprehensive Support
Arizona REALTORS® are there to support you in one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. They’re there to help you navigate the complexities of the real estate transaction.
Valuable Knowledge and Expertise
REALTORS® have up-to-date knowledge on market trends and pricing strategies and can break down technical forms filled with jargon. They are there to advise you on your contractual deadlines and obligations. Real estate transactions require a lot of research and knowledge of local laws and statutes. Finding and vetting the information on your own may lead to costly mistakes or delays.
Sindy Ready, the President-Elect of the Arizona Association of REALTORS®, advises buyers and sellers that the internet may not be a reliable source when it comes to independent home transactions.
“There is a lot of information out there on the internet. Some true and some not,” Ready says. “This is a big investment and having someone on your side that has your back can really help.”
Powerful Property Marketing and Network Access
Arizona REALTORS® have expansive networks of buyers, sellers, previous clients, friends, family and other real estate professionals. Their connections can secure you opportunities not available to the general public and make the process much more efficient.
Unmatched Negotiation Skills
Real estate transactions come with a lot of tough conversations that can greatly impact the value you get from your home selling or buying transaction. Arizona REALTORS® have the skills and the experience to negotiate the best deal possible. When you’re hiring an Arizona REALTOR® you’re also hiring an advocate who always has your best interests in mind.
“Negotiating is one of my favorite parts of the process,” Ready says. “Whether representing a buyer or seller, REALTORS® help their client navigate small details within the transaction that can make a huge difference.”
